Matter of William T.

Cross appeals from an order of the Supreme Court (Feldstein, J.), entered July 8, 2014 in Franklin County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 15, for the involuntary retention of respondent.

Respondent, who was born in 1966, has been diagnosed with and treated for bipolar disorder, pedophilia and exhibitionism, among other mental conditions. Respondent has an extensive criminal record that started when he was no older than 23, including, but not limited to, convictions for public lewdness, harassment, disorderly conduct and…